Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Roatan Airport (RTB): what you need to know
Roatan is one hour behind Detroit and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to RTB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Roatan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DTW and RTB:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near DTW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Roatan Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Roatan Airport (RTB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Detroit Wayne County Airport to Roatan Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RTB instead:
Grab a Roatan Airport rental car and explore Roatan and beyond with your own wheels. Sersa Rent a Car, Alamo and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Boost your chances of scoring the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Roatan Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart move.
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
Roatan Airport to central Roatan has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometers away.
Traveling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Roatan Airport (RTB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Roatan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Roatan in March.
Book your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Roatan Airport for August if you'd like to go to Roatan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to RTB in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Honduras
Roatan has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Honduras you should also see. About 257 kilometers south of Roatan, a trip to Tegucigalpa will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cuevas de arte rupestre, Saint Francis Church and Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa.
If you're looking to explore another side of Honduras, head for San Pedro Sula, about 177 kilometers south-west of Roatan. Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Zizima Eco Water Park and Centro Cultural Sampedrano are key highlights.
